There's a new SmartThings remote widget that lets you control a screened device from anywhere on your phone's home screen.

While you can control your Samsung TV using its physical buttons or a dedicated app on your phone, the remote control remains ...

It brings a new remote widget you can pop right on to your Android's home screen, so you never again have to dig around in the app to change channels. The December 2024 Smartthings update is rolling ...

Samsung appears to be working on a feature for Galaxy smartwatches that would allow you to control your TV with gestures.

The new remote widget makes life a lot easier. Previously, controlling a Samsung TV from an Android device required launching the Smartthings app and navigating to the remote interface.